The sky on Thursday, 24 December 2026
On Thursday, 24 December 2026 the Moon is a Full Moon, 99% lit, in Cancer (tropical) and Mithuna rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Capricorn.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Purnima until 24 Dec, 7:04 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (lord Rahu) until 25 Dec, 1:53 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Mithuna |
| Sun rashi | Dhanu |
Lahiri ayanamsa. Times are exact astronomical crossings in IST. Printed panchangs reckon tithi and nakshatra from local sunrise, so expect differences of a few minutes, and of a day near a boundary.
The Moon tonight
Rising as the Sun sets and up all night. What was hidden is easy to see tonight, in yourself as well.
The Moon is at home in Cancer. Call someone who knew you when you were small.
Next full Moon: 22 Jan, 5:48 pm IST. Next new Moon: 8 Jan, 1:53 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Sagittarius 28° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 16° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 8° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 26° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 8° | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Jupiter. All retrograde dates.
Ursids meteor shower: peaked 2 day(s) ago, up to 10 meteors an hour from Ursa Minor. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 24 Dec 2026?
- Full Moon, 99% illuminated, with the Moon in Cancer (tropical) / Mithuna (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 24 Dec 2026?
- Shukla Purnima at sunrise in India, until 24 Dec, 7:04 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 24 Dec 2026?
- Ardra (pada 1), ruled by Rahu, until 25 Dec, 1:53 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 24 Dec 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Sagittarius.
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